More than 89,000 new Long Island voters — a 15 percent jump over four years ago — have enrolled to cast ballots in next month’s presidential contest and Democrats have garnered a huge edge among newcomers, according to local elections officials.
Suffolk had the largest gains, with 39,762 new voters since the beginning of the year, up 50 percent from four years ago. And Democrats gained the most with 20,642 new voters while Republicans drew one third that number — 6,905. The number of new Suffolk voters not aligned with any party jumped 13,301.
In Nassau, there are 49,497 new voters, about the same as four years ago, but 24,844 of them enrolled Democrats; 9,245 of Republicans and 12,084 not aligned to any party. What is different in the Nassau numbers is that Democrats have a 15,600 bulge this year compared to only 8,100 four years ago.
Those interested in voting can still register until Oct. 10 by mail or in person at the board of elections inn Mineola or Yaphank. Enrollment forms can be obtained on line here.
Both counties will also hold special registration days at a dozen sites: Suffolk will be Tuesday and Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.; Nassau will be Friday and Saturday noon to 9 p.m. To find your nearest site call in Nassau, 516-571-2411 and Suffolk 852-4500.